Apple has released the first beta for iOS 18.2. It includes powerful new Apple Intelligence features like Genmoji, ChatGPT integration, and more. But before heading to your Settings app, there’s one important limitation to know: the beta is currently limited to AI-compatible iPhones.
Apple Intelligence is only available on some of the most modern iPhone models.
There are six supported models in total:
The first developer beta of iOS 18.2 has been released today , including a bevy of new Apple Intelligence features, like image generation with Genmoji and Image Playground.
But most interestingly for users outside of the United States, iOS 18.2 also officially expands Apple Intelligence support the United States for the first time.
With iOS 18.1, users from other countries can try out Apple Intelligence if they change their device system language setting to US English.
But with iOS 18.2, Apple
macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta 1 is now available for developers. It brings some of the most highly anticipated new Apple Intelligence features to the Mac, including ChatGPT integration , Image Playground , and more. Here’s everything new.
iOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1 won’t launch publicly until next week . But the next software versions are already here as betas.
Alongside the first betas for iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, Apple has released the companion
The first developer beta of iOS 18.2 is out now. The update brings the second wave of Apple Intelligence features for developers to try.
iOS 18.2 includes Apple’s image generation features like Genmoji and Image Playground, ChatGPT integration in Siri and Writing Tools, and more powerful Writing Tools with the addition of the ‘Describe your change’ text field. can access Visual Intelligence via the Camera Control. The update also expands Apple Intelligence availability to more English-speaking locales, beyond just US English
Apple is steadily adding more states to its list of compatible Apple Wallet digital ID partners. The latest to join is Iowa, joining seven other states that support driver’s licenses via iPhone and Apple Watch.
The Iowa Department of Transportation announced the news in a press release today:
Iowans will now have the option to securely add their Iowa driver’s license or ID to Apple Wallet on their iPhone and Apple Watch. Today, users can present their ID in Apple Wallet in person at select TSA checkpoints, including the
Apple is just a week away from reporting its quarterly earnings, and providing a forecast for the holiday quarter. Today we may have received a preview of what to expect, though. Ming-Chi Kuo reports that iPhone 16 orders have been slashed by 10 million units heading into the end of the year, with most cuts impacting the non-Pro models.
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iPhone 16 orders were cut by around 10M units for 4Q24–1H25, with most of the cuts
Firstly, happy delivery day, but for now we are moving over to and starting off with the new Apple Watch deals. The has now dropped to a new low alongside the in both sizes now sitting at the best prices we have seen to date. Next, we have the , including both the that are now up to . And let’s not forget about the Macs – Apple’s M2 Air is now sitting at the lowest price we have ever tracked on Amazon at up to $399
Apple and Goldman Sachs have with over $89 million in fines due to “Apple Card failures.” The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced the ruling today after a multi-year probe into Apple Card.
While it was initially believed that Goldman Sachs would be the one on the hook for these fines , it turns out that Apple itself will also have to pay up.
The CFPB says the fines breakdown as follows:
Back in June, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a new rule, under which carriers will have to unlock your iPhone or Android smartphone within 60 days of activation.
Two of the biggest US carriers, AT&T and T-Mobile , are now arguing against this, claiming that it’s consumers who will suffer if they are forced to comply …
While some people prefer to buy their iPhone direct from Apple, and to pay the purchase cost in full, others buy their phones from carriers
Apple TV+ has been having a fantastic fall , and there’s a lot more coming . But one of the most anticipated debuts is set for January, and now we get our first look at it. Here’s the new trailer for Severance season 2.
Severance is returning to Apple TV+ after a nearly three year wait.
Season 2 of the popular and critically acclaimed series is set for January 17, 2025 .
Apple will release the first episode that day, followed by weekly Friday